Bright Blossoms Thank You

Hello Friends,

Here's a card that I made for a friend using the Bright Blossoms stamp set and Summer Smooch Designer Series Paper available in the NEW 2012-2013 catalog available on June 1.

 Colors:  Riding Hood Red, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Stamp Sets:  Bright Blossoms (available June 1), A Word For You

Accessories:  Summer Smooch DSP (available June 1), Labels Collection Framelits, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for looking,

Maria

Best of Everything

This card features the new Best of Everything stamp set from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog:

Colors:  Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Peach Parfait, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Stamp Sets:  Best of Everything
Accessories:  Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die, Two Tags Stampin' Up! Bigz Die, Tasteful Trim Bigz Die, 3/16-Inch Corner Punch, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Stampin' Write Markers (Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade)

Thanks for looking,
~ Maria

Mambo Florets

These cards were made using two of my favorite items from the Summer Mini Catalog - Fabulous Florets stamp set and Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Colors: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Fabulous Florets
Accessories: Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Top Note Die, Wild Wasabi Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Colors: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Fabulous Florets

Accessories: Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Melon Mambo 5/8" inch Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Enjoy,
~ Maria

Fabulous Florets Mother's Day

Here is the card that I made for my mom on Mother's Day.  The 5x5 card features the new Fabulous Florets stamp set and Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the Summer Mini Catalog.

Colors:  Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Stamp Sets:  Fabulous Florets, Well Scripted (retired)

Accessories:  Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 2 x 1-3/8 Inch Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, 1/2 Inch Stiched-Poly Ribbon in Peach Parfait

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Maria

Fun Springtime Flowers

The inspiration for this card came from the all new Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I used the "Embedded Embossing" technique to emboss the DSP into the Artichoke cardstock. 

The ruffled ribbon was created using the Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding.  The technique involves fraying the end of the ribbon and pulling one or two threads from the center of the frayed end to gather the ribbon.

Colors:  Baja Breeze, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Stamp Set:  Elements of Style
Accessories:  Fun Flowers Bigz L Die, Springtime Vintage DSP, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die, Antique Brads, Very Vanilla 1/2-inch Seam Binding Ribbon, Sponge Daubers

Enjoy,
~ Maria

Greenhouse Gala Gift Set

On March 5, the Crazy Stamping Ladies Demonstrator group had our monthly downline meeting and our 1st Qtr Secret Stamping Sister (SSS) Reveal.  Here's the gift I made for my SSS, Theresa.  It included 3 cards, with matching envelopes in a gift box:

Here's a close up of one of the cards:

Colors: Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White
Stamp Sets:  Just Believe
Accessories:  Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die, Paper Piercing Tool, Pear Pizzazz 1/2 Inch Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Birds & Blooms Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die 4-Pack, Little Leaves Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die, Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die, Modern Label Punch, Movers and Shapers - Modern Label Accessories, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Sponge Daubers, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen

Thanks for looking,
~ Maria

Cards for Mary's Stamp Camp

The following card sets were created for a friend of mine, Mary, who held her very first Stamp Camp with her Women's Group in Sioux Falls, SD.  I helped her out by coming up with projects based on Stampin' Up!  products that she owned.  Here's what I came up with:

#1 - Birds and Butterflies Card Set:

Colors: Crumb Cake, Chococate Chip, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Inspired By Nature, Great Friend
Accessories: Linen Thread, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Beautiful Wings Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die, 1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch, Top Note Die, 2-Step Bird Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Sponge Daubers, Stampin Dimensionals

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#2 - Season of Friendship Card Set:

Colors: Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Season Of Friendship, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Dotted Scallop Punch, 3/4 Inch Circle Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Modern Label Punch, Modern Label Movers & Shapers Die, White Gel Pen, Whisper White Craft Ink, Sponge Daubers, Stampin Dimensionals

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#3 - Hawaiian Card Set:

Colors: Old Olive, So Saffron, Temping Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Tropical Party, On Your Birthday
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Stampin Write Markers in Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Soft Suede, Island Floral Die, Lattice Die, Brads (Brights), Buttons #5 Sizzlits Die, Eyelet Border Punch, Large Flower Punch, Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Stampin Dimensionals

Thanks for looking,
~ Maria

Ornament Punch Flower

Here's another project that we made at my last workshop.  This flower was CASED from my sideline demo, Sandy Merritt, who demonstrated this ornament flower technique at our July demonstrator meeting.  I modified the project slightly from Sandy's original to be a 4x4 card and to include some of our new colors.

Colors:  Soft Suede, Pear Pizazz, Blushing Bride and Daffodil Delight.

Stamp Sets: Tiny Tags stamp set

Accessories:  Ornament punch, Jewelry Tag punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 1-inch Circle punch, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and Linen Thread

Thanks for looking,
~ Maria

Poppy Delight

Here is a card that we will be making at my workshop next Friday.

Colors:  Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso
Stamps:  Awash With Flowers, A Word For You
Accessories:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

Thanks for looking,

~ Maria

Lovely Flowers - Part II

Here's another card that was inspired from the Level 3 Hostess gift - Lovely Flowers Bundle.  This card was part of our Crazy Stamping Ladies June Card Challenge.  The challenge was to make a 3-D Flower card using any colors and embellishments.

Colors include: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Old Olive.

Accessories:
- Scallop Circle Bigz Die
- Birds & Blooms Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die 4-Pack
- Little Leaves Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die
- Circle Rhinestone Brads
- Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die
- Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

Thanks for looking,

~ Maria

Island Floral Birthday

Here's one of the projects that we made at a recent workshop.  This card features many items from the Summer Mini Catalog. 

Summer Mini Items include:

- Island Floral Stampin' Up! Bigz Die

- Island Oasis Designer Series Paper

- Tropical Party Stamp set

- Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

- Vanilla Smooch Spritz

Other Items include:

- Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Buttons

- On Your Birthday Stamp set

- Scallop Oval Punch

- Large Oval Punch

Colors:  Real Red, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie.

Thanks for looking,

~ Maria

Lovely Flowers Mother's Day

Here's the Mother's Day card that I made for my mom this year.  She loves flowers and birds so I thought this was the perfect card for her. 

The idea for this color scheme came from the Level 3 Hostess gift - Lovely Flowers Bundle and features the colors Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Old Olive. 

The flower was created using Birds & Blooms Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die 4-Pack.  I sponged the edges of the flower, curled up the edges, spritzed it with the new Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz and then layered it together with Stampin Dimensionals between each layer.  I also included an Ice Circle Rhinestone Brad (in purple) for the center. 

Other accessories include:

 - 2 Step Bird Punch

 - Little Leaves Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die

 - Scallop Square Stampin' Up! Clear Bigz Die

 - Elegant Bouquet Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Die

 - Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen

 - 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon - Rich Razzleberry

 - Well Scripted stamp set (now retired)

Here's a couple other cards that I made using the same color scheme:

Thanks for looking,

~ Maria

 

Always in Season

Unlikely color combo or perfect trio?  This card was created using the Season of Friendship stamp set along with classic inks in Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay and Certainly Celery. 

Other accessories include Bermuda Bay 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Paper Crimper and the words "Happy Birthday" from the Look Who's Turning stamp set.

Thanks for looking,
~ Maria

Birds & Blooms Bookmark

This Spring-inspired bookmark was created using the Little Leaves and Birds & Blooms Stampin' Up! Sizzlits.

The flowers were cut from Raspberry Tart DSP (retired, but available on the SU Clearance Rack), sponged and then layered together with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The flower centers were created by punching out a 1/4" circle in Whisper White, applying Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds and then adhering to the flower.

After the leaves (used at the top of the bookmark) were cut out by the die, I used the remaining card stock "negative image" (see below) and a Sponge Dauber to create a reverse-masking effect in Old Olive.

Thanks for looking,

~ Maria

Punched Flower Pot

Here's another card that we are making at my workshop tomorrow using the Happy Moments stamp set from the Sale-a-bration catalog:

The majority of this card was created from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack and includes colors Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip.

The flower pot was created using 2 punches - the Wide Oval Punch and the Ornament Punch.  The trick is to use your Wide Oval Punch first and then feed the oval into the Ornament Punch and punch again to get the top of the flower pot.  I trimmed off the bottom of the pot with scissors to make it flat. 

Other accessories include:  Tiny Tags stamp set, Jewelry Tag Punch, Pretty In Pink Satin Ribbon, and Linen Thread.

Thanks for looking.

~ Maria